2020 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?
Base LB 4WD vs Base LB RWD
4WD adds $4,600. Fuel cost not established.
$4,600price step
- 4WD rating not established.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every 4WD and RWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Max towing | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base LB RWD Base LB 4WD | $29,600 $34,200 | $4,600 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | Same |
| 2WD Reg Cab 140" 4WD Reg Cab 140" | $29,600 $34,200 | $4,600 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $4,600 | +62 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Double Cab RWD Double Cab 4WD | $33,500 $36,800 | $3,300 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,300 | +270 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Crew Cab RWD Crew Cab 4WD | $35,900 $39,200 | $3,300 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,300 | +266 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Crew Cab LB RWD Crew Cab LB 4WD | $36,200 $39,500 | $3,300 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,300 | +193 lb | N/A | 7.8 in 8.0 in |
| SLE Double Cab RWD SLE Double Cab 4WD | $38,000 $41,300 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +302 lb | N/A | N/A |
| SLE Crew Cab RWD SLE Crew Cab 4WD | $40,400 $43,700 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +298 lb | 11,300 lb 11,100 lb | N/A |
| Elevation Double Cab RWD Elevation Double Cab 4WD | $40,500 $43,800 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +302 lb | N/A | N/A |
| SLE Crew Cab LB RWD SLE Crew Cab LB 4WD | $40,700 $44,000 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +276 lb | 11,300 lb 11,000 lb | N/A |
| Elevation Crew Cab RWD Elevation Crew Cab 4WD | $42,900 $46,200 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +298 lb | 11,300 lb 11,100 lb | N/A |
| Elevation Crew Cab LB RWD Elevation Crew Cab LB 4WD | $43,200 $46,500 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +276 lb | N/A | N/A |
| SLT Double Cab RWD SLT Double Cab 4WD | $44,500 $48,000 | $3,500 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $3,500 | +217 lb | N/A | N/A |
| SLT Crew Cab RWD SLT Crew Cab 4WD | $46,900 $50,400 | $3,500 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $3,500 | +213 lb | N/A | N/A |
| SLT Crew Cab LB RWD SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD | $47,200 $50,700 | $3,500 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $3,500 | +193 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Denali Crew Cab RWD Denali Crew Cab 4WD | $55,100 $58,600 | $3,500 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $3,500 | +213 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Denali Crew Cab LB RWD Denali Crew Cab LB 4WD | $55,400 $58,900 | $3,500 | 19 mpg 19 mpg | $2,021 $2,021 | $3,500 | +193 lb | N/A | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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